People ride against rain and wind under the influence of Typhoon Haiyan, in Qionghai, south China's Hainan province, on Nov 10, 2013. China announced its highest alert for Typhoon Haiyan as six crew members of a cargo boat were reported missing, on Sunday. -- PHOTO: REUTERS

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